This fun and engaging science experiment will help your kids learn about the needs of a plant and allow them to observe changes over time. Your kids will love growing grass in the classroom with only a few basic materials:
- cups
- potting soil
- toy shovel
- grass seed
- water
- spray bottle
- funny face photo of child
How to Grow Grass:
Have the children take a funny face picture to put on the outside of their cups. Print the photo off and have the children tape the photos onto the cup.
Have the kids fill their cups 3/4 of the way to the top with potting soil. Use a small toy shovel or measuring cup.
Next, have the children sprinkle grass seed on top of the dirt. Planting grass seed is not an exact science; there are no specific measurements . The more seeds that are sprinkled on top of the dirt, the more grass will grow.
After the seeds have been sprinkled on top of the dirt, have the children water the soil. We suggest to use spray bottles, kids are less likely to over water their plants with the spray bottle.
Then, place the cups in a sunny location such as on a windowsill or near a window where they will receive sunlight. Remind your kids to water their plants each day to keep the potting soil moist.
Watching Grass Grow :
If cared for properly, your grass seeds may begin to grow in about one to two weeks depending on where you live. Continue to water the cups daily, even after the seeds begin to sprout.
Ask children to observe their cups daily and record their observations in a journal, so they can track growth over time.
When the grass is tall enough, have the children give their grass a crazy hair cut with scissors.
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